WOW is all i can say. a lot of people are sleeping on this..Originally Posted by heat23
[h2]LaFrentz Drawing Better Offers Than Amare?[/h2]
Feb 17, 2009 12:45 PM EST
The Suns may or may not trade Amare Stoudemire, but there may be more of a demand for Portland's Raef LaFrentz and his expiring contract.
"If you asked owners in the league who they'd rather have right now, LaFrentz or Stoudemire, I think more than half of them would prefer LaFrentz," one executive said. "That's how screwed up this thing has been. I guarantee you [Blazers GM] Kevin Pritchard has gotten better offers for LaFrentz than the Suns have gotten for Stoudemire."
Gerald Wallace, Caron Butler and Richard Jefferson are the three players the Blazers are reportedly focusing on the most.
Portland sees Wallace as an ideal fit, but the Bobcats are trying to include Nazr Mohammed.
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well artest expires this year maybe njn is freeing up cap space for whatever reason
I'm interested to see how Ty will do without a PG like Paul though, maybe it won't affect them so much....I'm looking forward towatching OKC once they live up to their full potentialOriginally Posted by FreddyPee
By the looks of thing new Orleans went down a notch.... Sounds good to me
ChandlerOriginally Posted by Kiddin Like Jason
Chad Ford's five trades that should happen:
1. Raptors send Chris Bosh to the Warriors for Andris Biedrins, Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf, Marco Belinelli and a future No. 1 pick
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Why should the Raptors do it?
Because the writing is on the wall in Toronto. I'm not sure how the Raptors are going to keep Bosh in 2010, and, no, I don't think adding Shawn Marion really helps in the long term. This deal would give them a ton of young talent to rebuild. And the fact that much of it has an international flavor only makes it sweeter for Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo.
Why should the Warriors do it?
You don't get the chance to add an All-Star big man every day. And with Monta Ellis and Corey Maggette, the Warriors would have the building blocks to be special again. Will it happen?
The biggest question is whether the Warriors, the most dysfunctional franchise in the NBA, could keep Bosh. They would have enough talent to convince Bosh to stay, but their situation is so messed up that it's a big risk.
The second biggest question is whether the Raptors would do it. Colangelo has been pretty adamant that they won't deal Bosh at the deadline. But if they were able to get this much talent in return, he'd have to take a long look.
2. Trail Blazers send Raef LaFrentz, Sergio Rodriguez and Nicolas Batum to the Bobcats for Gerald Wallace and Sean May
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Why should the Blazers do it?
This is the perfect market for a team like Portland to pick up an excellent player without giving up much in return. Rodriguez and Batum have promise, but Wallace is the real deal. He would add the kind of toughness and versatility that could put the Blazers over the top.
Why should the Bobcats do it?
They are rebuilding this team in Larry Brown's image. This deal gives them some young talent, but more importantly some cap space. Given their recent moves, they could use it.
Will it happen?
The Blazers are in an enviable position. They have what might be the best asset in the NBA right now in LaFrentz's contract.
Sources say that they have their choice of Wallace, Richard Jefferson or Caron Butler if they're willing to send a few young players and LaFrentz's contract. Wallace, Jefferson and Butler all have their strengths, but for the Blazers' needs, I think Wallace is the best fit.
3. Knicks send David Lee, Malik Rose and Jared Jeffries to the Bulls for Tyrus Thomas and Larry Hughes.
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Why should the Knicks do it?
It would help the Knicks tremendously in the summer of 2010. Not only would it clear the last $6 million of Jeffries' deal off the books, but it would ease the Knicks' worries about losing Lee for nothing this summer in free agency.
If Thomas were to keep developing, they could pay him in the summer of 2010 along with LeBron. If he were to struggle, they could let him go and bring in two big free agents with all of their cap room. In the meantime, Hughes would help shore up a big hole at the 2 and he too would come off the books in 2010.
Why should the Bulls do it?
Lee would bring a change in culture to the franchise. He's a double-double machine and a good locker room guy. They'd have to pay him this summer, but given the horrific financial market, it probably wouldn't cost them a fortune. It also would save them some money heading into the summer; getting Hughes off the books would clear an extra $7 million or so under the cap.
Will it happen?
Maybe. The Knicks don't want to lose Lee for nothing and they would love to move Jeffries' contract. The Bulls need a shake-up and adding Lee would help get the team back to its winning ways.
4. New Orleans Hornets send Tyson Chandler to Oklahoma City for Joe Smith, Chris Wilcox and Mouhamed Sene and the first-round pick the San Antonio Spurs owe the Thunder.
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Why should the Thunder should do it?
Chandler in the middle would help complete their rebuilding process. He's the shot-blocking, rebounding machine the team has lacked since its days in Seattle.
Why should the Hornets do it?
This would be a cap-saving maneuver by the Hornets. It wouldn't make great basketball sense, but they would get a first-round pick and some veteran help for the playoffs in Joe Smith.
Will it happen?
The Thunder are looking to be active. This deal would cut into their cap space this summer but, honestly, would they really lure anyone better than Chandler in free agency?
As for the Hornets, they need to get under the luxury-tax threshold. This would accomplish that in a hurry while still providing some assets for next year.
5. Cavs trade Wally Szczerbiak to the Wizards for Antawn Jamison and Etan Thomas.
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Why should the Cavs do it?
The team wants to win a title now and could use an upgrade at the 4. Adding Jamison would give the Cavs another dynamic scorer and veteran.
Why should the Wizards do it?
Because they are paying a huge amount of money for one of the worst teams in basketball. When Gilbert Arenas returns, they'll be better, but by how much? This deal would put them slightly below the cap next year.
Will it happen?
The Cavs are looking at potential Szczerbiak deals and Jamison isn't the only guy they covet. Mike Miller and Vince Carter have also been mentioned.
I wonder if OKC did offer a 1st put N.O. said no, we want the draft rights to DeVon Hardin instead
I wouldn't doubt it.
Sorry if i missed something but what does ANY of that have to do with Pat Riley??Originally Posted by heat23
Trade Breakdown:
OKC Gets
Tyson Chandler
N.O. Gets
Joe Smith
Chris Wilcox
Draft Rights to DeVon Hardin
After reviewing this trade, I have come to the conclusion that Pat Riley is in fact a genius. I know that the Hornets were dumping salary but to not get one of OKC 1st round picks is re re.
I wonder if OKC did offer a 1st put N.O. said no, we want the draft rights to DeVon Hardin instead
Where have you been the last week or two?Originally Posted by THE GR8
Sorry if i missed something but what does ANY of that have to do with Pat Riley??Originally Posted by heat23
Trade Breakdown:
OKC Gets
Tyson Chandler
N.O. Gets
Joe Smith
Chris Wilcox
Draft Rights to DeVon Hardin
After reviewing this trade, I have come to the conclusion that Pat Riley is in fact a genius. I know that the Hornets were dumping salary but to not get one of OKC 1st round picks is re re.
I wonder if OKC did offer a 1st put N.O. said no, we want the draft rights to DeVon Hardin instead
